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Solo Tone
Freaking Out the Neighborhood
Mac DeMarco
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarFender Mustang (likely Japanese, 1970s, as used on '2' album sessions)
AmpFender Vibro Champ (silverface, 1970s, used in studio for '2')
Amp Settings
gain4
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2012 ('2' album). Guitar is Mac's main Mustang, not a Strat or SG for this track. Amp is confirmed as Fender Vibro Champ, with Alesis Microverb 4 rack unit for effects. Solo features prominent flanger effect from Microverb. No evidence of other pedals in the solo section.
Tone Character(10)
jangly and glassybright and sparklingswirling, modulated textureclean, uncompressed attackdynamic and touch-sensitiveslightly scooped midsstereo movement from flangerno audible overdrivestudio tape warmthdistinct single-coil clarity
Difficulty
The solo is approachable for intermediate players, with moderate tempo and straightforward phrasing, but requires careful timing and dynamic control to match the modulated, clean tone and flanger sweeps.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Mustang (likely Japanese, 1970s, as used on '2' album sessions)
AmpFender Vibro Champ (silverface, 1970s, used in studio for '2')
Amp Settings
gain4
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2012 ('2' album). Guitar is Mac's main Mustang, not a Strat or SG for this track. Amp is confirmed as Fender Vibro Champ, with Alesis Microverb 4 rack unit for effects. Solo features prominent flanger effect from Microverb. No evidence of other pedals in the solo section.
Tone Character(10)
jangly and glassybright and sparklingswirling, modulated textureclean, uncompressed attackdynamic and touch-sensitiveslightly scooped midsstereo movement from flangerno audible overdrivestudio tape warmthdistinct single-coil clarity
Difficulty
The solo is approachable for intermediate players, with moderate tempo and straightforward phrasing, but requires careful timing and dynamic control to match the modulated, clean tone and flanger sweeps.